MuDRA-Based Virtual Screening of Terpenes for Anti-Leishmania Infantum Activity: In Vitro Validation and Mechanistic Insights from Molecular Docking.

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Tác giả: Francisco Alex da Rocha Coelho, Klinger Antonio da Franca Rodrigues, Renata Priscila Barros de Menezes, Francisco Jaime Bezerra Mendonça-Júnior, Nikole Durand Trigueiro Lira, Josean Fechine Tavares, Natália Ferreira de Sousa, Chonny Herrera-Acevedo, Massuo Jorge Kato, Rodrigo Santos Aquino de Araújo, Luciana Scotti, Airton Lucas Sousa Dos Santos, Marcus Tullius Scotti

Ngôn ngữ: eng

Ký hiệu phân loại: 920.71 Men

Thông tin xuất bản: Germany : ChemMedChem , 2025

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Bộ sưu tập: NCBI

ID: 159556

Leishmaniasis, caused by Leishmania parasites, presents a major global health challenge due to limitations of existing treatments, including toxicity, side effects, drug resistance, and high costs. This study utilized the MuDRA (Multi-Descriptor Read Across) model for virtual screening to identify potential anti-Leishmania infantum compounds. A set of 15 terpenes and steroids was screened, leading to the identification of four promising candidates-lupeol, xylodiol, morolic acid, and trachyloban-18-oic acid. These compounds demonstrated significant activity in both virtual screening and in vitro assays. To elucidate their potential mechanisms of action, we conducted molecular docking and dynamics studies, which revealed stable interactions with key target enzymes, such as trypanothione reductase and 14-alpha demethylase (CYP51), crucial to the parasite's survival and pathogenesis. These findings provide valuable insights into novel mechanisms for targeting leishmaniasis, offering a promising basis for the development of new therapeutics. The integration of computational and experimental methods in this study not only advances our understanding of potential anti-leishmanial agents but also highlights the effectiveness of this approach in discovering new drugs for neglected diseases. Further in vivo studies and clinical trials will be essential to validate the therapeutic potential of these.
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